A well-established anesthesiology group holds exclusive contracts at two Banner Health flagship hospitals in Glendale and the West Valley of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona — Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (a 561-bed Level I Trauma Center) and Banner Estrella Medical Center (317 all-private-bed community hospital) — and is recruiting board-eligible or board-certified Anesthesiologists to join its West Valley Division. Physicians spend more than 90% of their time doing their own cases across a broad surgical mix, with CRNA supervision limited to less than 10% of time in main ORs only. The compensation structure is among the most competitive in the Southwest, with a $100,000 start-date bonus and average realized income of $633,000 to $1,000,000 annually.
Perks and Benefits
- $100,000 start-date bonus
- Average annual income $633,000–$1,000,000; earning potential up to $900,000+ documented within the group
- Numerous additional stipends for call coverage
- 40 days PTO in year 1; 45 days in year 2; 50 days in year 3 — with quarter- and half-day increments available
- 401(k) retirement plan
- CME allowance included in benefits package
- Professional liability (malpractice) coverage provided
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
- Flexible scheduling with call management via Qgenda platform (call switching, adding, and dropping made straightforward)
Practice Highlights
- Exclusive group contracts at both Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Banner Estrella Medical Center — no competition for OR time or hospital access
- Physicians perform their own cases more than 90% of the time; CRNA supervision is less than 10% of time and confined to main ORs only
- Broad surgical case mix: general, neuro, orthopedic, gynecologic, vascular, pediatric, bariatric, and OB — all cases except transplants (cardiac cases handled by dedicated cardiac team members)
- OB and trauma call are voluntary but available to all physicians from day one
- Guaranteed post-first-call, post-trauma-call, and post-OB-call day off
- Inter-hospital travel required less than 1% of the time
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center: 561-bed Level I Trauma Center, 15 main ORs, state-of-the-art surgical suites, recently completed a $290 million facility expansion; ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metro by U.S. News & World Report; recipient of Westmarc "Best of the West" award
- Banner Estrella Medical Center: 317 all-private-bed hospital, 11 main ORs, serving the West Valley since 2005; also ranked among the top Phoenix-area hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and a Westmarc "Best of the West" recipient
- Collaborative, well-regarded group culture with flexible work schedules
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with a high-acuity, high-volume case mix including trauma, OB, neuro, vascular, pediatric, and bariatric anesthesia
- Ability to function as primary anesthesiologist independently in more than 90% of cases
About the Community
Glendale, Arizona sits in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, immediately adjacent to Phoenix and minutes from the growing West Valley communities of Peoria and Surprise — offering the amenities of a major metropolitan area alongside a lower cost of living and Arizona's favorable state income tax climate. The city is a recognized sports and entertainment destination, home to State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals), Camelback Ranch spring training complex (LA Dodgers and Chicago White Sox), and the VAI Resort, while its historic downtown district features local dining, boutique shops, and year-round cultural events including Glendale Glitters. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to parks, golf courses, hiking, and biking trails set against the Sonoran Desert landscape, and the area is served by strong educational institutions including Arizona State University's West Valley Campus, Midwestern University, and Glendale Community College.